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Ride the tube
Ride the tube









1 and 2 are relatively calm, and then, depending on water flows, it gets a bit more exciting from 2 through 4. Which are the best stops for tubing on the Salt River? There are four stops.Make sure you have a way to attach your keys to your clothing such that they won't get lost.Tubes will not be rented to children under 8 or under 48" tall.Drinking alcohol while tubing will make you drowsier, and could be risky. Everyone who tubes on the Salt River is amazingly tired after a long day of lounging around.There's nothing worse than floating through other people's trash.

ride the tube

If you can't swim well, bring a life preserver or rent one. People do get hurt while tubing, and occasionally people will drown.

ride the tube

Despite all the recommendations about not tying the tubes together, many people will do it anyway.

  • If you tie your tubes together, it is possible that you will all get stuck or entangled.
  • There are rough parts where you could hurt your feet.
  • Wear old sneakers or water shoes in the river.
  • Didn't I just say you should leave them home? There is no security at the parking areas.
  • Leave jewelry and other valuables at home.
  • If you are taking the shuttle, or renting tubes, or buying supplies from Salt River Recreation you can charge to a credit card. There are no ATMs.
  • It will also help to keep smaller people from falling through the middle of the tube. Sheets draped over the tubes will make them more comfortable. Styrofoam coolers won't make it very far.
  • You can tie a plastic cooler with beverages and food to an inner tube.
  • Apply sunscreen liberally several times throughout the day.
  • If the water level is low, you could be scraping bottom.
  • Make sure your butt is protected, meaning I don't recommend wearing a thong.
  • Leave the designer sunglasses home, and bring the $10 ones you got at Walmart. Items may become stained or torn, or lost.
  • Make sure everything you bring is dispensable.
  • List of items to bring: Hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, several bottles of water, snacks, towel, sheet, shorts, shirt, water, shoes, cash.










  • Ride the tube